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| The VANNER BANNER | September 2010 |
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The Gypsy Vanner Horse now on TV
 Mark J. Barrett and his wife Jackie are happy to announce that their video production "The Gypsy Vanner Horse" premiered September 25th on The Pet Network in Canada. The program will run again on 30 dates over the next year, 6 times each date. This is great exposure for the Canadian Gypsy Vanner market and the breed overall. Work is still being done for the US debut.
Mark and Jackie have been supportive members of the GVHS for many years, and have helped promote the breed through wonderful photos, calendars, videos, and other products.
You can find them at Mark J. Barrett.com and at Storyline | |
| Add Polo to the list when thinking about the Versatility of the Gypsy Vanner Horse !
When professional horsewoman and Gypsy Vanner breeder, Dawn Lott moved her Aurora Acres Gypsy Vanner farm to the Louisville, Kentucky area, she decided to take up the sport of polo. After just a few short months she enlisted the help of Bryce Gill, Programs Manager for Louisville Equestrian Center to help train one of her Vanners to pick up the sport as well. Lott is set to train 3 horses in the coming months for both the polo field and arena polo. Pictured is her 3 year old Gypsy Vanner mare, Luna's Fortune. For more information contact Dawn through her Website
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| Welcome to our newest member, Mort Curtis, of Chappell Hill, Texas.
Last month we welcomed our new members and incorrectly stated that new member Judith Anne Mitchell lives in Texas, when in fact Judith and her Pegasus Place Gypsy Vanners are in Beechgrove, Tennessee. | |
The Pleasure's Mine becomes first Royal Qualifier
 The Pleasure's Mine, a young stallion owned by Steve and Rita Cardy of Fonthill, Ontario Canada, won first place at the Royal Academy All Breeds Show. Winning the Canadian Sport Pony 3 year old and over class has qualified him to compete at the prestigous Royal Winter Agricultural Fair held this November in Toronto. Although the GVHS Canadian Gypsy Vanner Club members have represented the breed for many years at this event with a breed booth, this is the first time a Gypsy Vanner has qualified for a competition portion of the event. The Royal Winter Fair runs November 5th - 14th and you can visit with GVHS members and their horses during this entire event, and see The Pleasure's Mine compete on Sunday, November 14th. To get more information on this event go to the website Royal Fair and to see Pleasure visit him at Vannor Manor
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| Gypsy Vanners Rock at Oregon State Fair Show
GlennRainer announces that their colt, Westmoreland Come Fly With Me (photo), went 2010 Reserve Champion Stallion out of the yearling class under judge Richard Petty,  handled by Tom Demyon.
My Sweet Lexus Harmony, owner Stephanie Burlington, was named Champion Mare. Stephanie's other mare Jazz's Aria Davida took Reserve. Both of these mares want on to several performance under saddle wins during the show. Rock Ranch Seamus, shown to become Champion Stallion then was presented with Supreme Champion. His owner is Randal Snow. Congratulations to all the Vanners and owners who attended this show! | |
| Meet the Judge : Jenny Pierucki | |
I have been a Horse Show Judge for 17 years. I hold cards with Michigan, New England, Wisconsin, POAC, ASPC/AMHR/ASPR, TWHBEA, AHHA, UMH/AGMH, USEF-Morgan, Gypsy Vanner Horse Society and the Gypsy Horse Registry of America. I am presently working on judge's cards with USEF-National Show Horse, and Pinto Horse. In the near future, I would also like to obtain judges cards with USEF-Friesian, Shetland and ADS. I own and show Morgan Horses and have formerly owned Arabians, Shetland Ponies, Draft Horses, a Quarter Horse/Morgan Cross and a Tennessee Walking Horse. I hold World Titles and Top Ten Honors in Equitation, Showmanship, Driving, Halter, and Pleasure Divisions.
I judge Open, 4-H, MIHA, Draft, POAC, ASPC/AMHR/ASPR, and TWHBEA Shows as well as Arabian Shows, Morgan Shows, Jumping, Dressage, Driving, Dressage Driving, Sport Horse shows, fairs, state shows, regional shows, state qualifying events, give clinics, and lessons. I have worked with and judged the following breeds: Morgan's, Arabians, Saddlebreds, National Shows Horses, Tennessee Walking Horses, Missouri Fox Trotters, Haflingers, Norwegian Fjords, Andalusians, Friesians, Quarter Horses, Thoroughbreds, Paint Horses, POA's, Appaloosa's, Quarter Ponies, Morabs, Hackney Ponies and Horses, Miniature Horses, Draft Horses, Mules and Donkeys, Show Ponies and various other breeds. In 2006 I ring mastered the Haflinger Nationals in Mason, Michigan and in 2007 I ring mastered an Andalusian Show on the East Coast. This year in 2009, I was one of the officials at the AMHR Nationals in Tulsa. I have managed several 4-H and Open shows, and have also assisted on the committee for a local breed (Morgan) show.
I have shown and judged the following divisions: Showmanship, Halter, Saddle Seat and Hunt Seat Equitation and Pleasure classes, Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, Bareback, Trail, Pleasure and Carriage Driving, Jumping, Dressage, Side Saddle, Dressage Driving, Obstacles, Reining, English and Western Riding Pattern, as well as fun events such as Contesting, Egg and Spoon, Costume, Pairs and Doubles classes.
The Gypsy Vanner is a beautiful animal. They have a lot of presence and demand attention. They also show their versatility and have a wonderful temperment that make it such a great family and show horse. I think the standard is very clear and easy to understand in
describing the breed. The Gypsy Vanner can absolutely maintain its breed type and keep
athletic ability. I judge conformation and athletic ability in each halter class, each horse individually and look for balance, conformation and type, muscling and which animal overall best represents the breed. The judges seminar is a wonderful tool to teach judges about the
breed.
Now that I have judged a Gypsy Vanner show, I can safely say I can't wait to judge more. The breed is exquisite and this show did have some of the best this industry has to offer. I was honored that the top show barns were there and I look forward to seeing what this breed has to offer in the future. I don't know what else to say except this show was a wonderful opportunity
to judge some beautiful horses, meet some wonderful people that I think had a good time at the show and I'm looking forward to more shows in the future. This breed is definitely making its mark in the horse industry and I can't wait to see what the future has to bring to this breed.
I am looking forward to a long and successful relationship with the Gypsy Vanner organization.
Jenny M. Pierucki
414 N. Fifth Street
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-5500
jingles49030@core.com
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Meet WR Ranch  Information provided from an interview with Wendy & Bill Ricci. You can also visit with them on their website at www.wrranch.net
Vanner Banner: Can you tell us your farm name and how that came about?
WR Ranch: WR Ranch. Our initials. Not sure if W is for Wendy or William!
VB: Did you own horses before the vanners and if so tell us about them please.
WR: We owned (2) Haflingers. Wonderful. Still have Emmy Lou
VB: How many years have you owned Gypsy Vanners?
WR: Seven
VB: How many Gypsy Vanners do you own ? Stallions, mares and foals?
WR: 26, 11 mares, 2 young stallions, 10 Foals, 3 Geldings
VB: How many foals do you normally have a year?
WR: Average 5
VB: Do you put a limit on how many foals you have a year and if so how many and please explain why.
WR: That would be the most our farm and personnel should handle and still provide the care and training they deserve.
VB: Do you have a favorite out of your Stallions, Mares and if so please tell why.
WR: Esmeralda for her disposition and willingness.
VB: Do you feel any of your stallions or mares are prepotent in producing one thing or another and if so please tell us about it.
WR: Panda Rose consistently has produced wonderful conformation and abundant mane, tail and feathers in her offspring. Kuchi's foals have shown great conformation and athleticism
All of our mares have had great foals
VB: Do you ride or show your Gypsy Vanners and if so can you tell us about that and what other activities you do with your Vanners and do you prefer one discipline over another or do you have a favorite discipline?.
WR: Kuchi dressage. currently at second level, WR Zoe just starting under saddle,
WR Panda Rose, Esmeralda, Jasmine western trail riding, Esmeralda, Jasmine,WR Pie, Swirl, pleasure driving, single, tandem, pair, four-in-hand, WR Destiny, Pleasure driving, WR Boo just starting to drive. Favorite is pleasure driving
VB: Do you train your own Vanners or do you have someone else train for you and what age do you normally start training them and can you please share some things on this.
WR: We imprint all our foals. Ground work and manners we train from day one. We have trainers that start them driving or riding at age 2
VB: Can you please tell us what you look for when you are purchasing a gypsy vanner.
WR: Conformation,Pedigree, attitude, overall impression.
VB: Do you prefer to buy from a importer/trader or a private breeder in the USA and why?
WR: Private Breeder in USA. Proven DNA and ability to cross check references etc. Makes better economic sense with $ to Euro valuations and do not have as much transportation expense.
VB: Does it make a difference to you on who you are buying from if they show their horses or not?
WR: Horse proven in the show ring implies certain level of training as well as quality
VB: How do you feel about the GVHS breeder/judges seminars and evaluations?
WR: Helpful and important
VB: What made you decide to reg your horses and become members with the GVHS?
WR: Stated Mission of the GVHS to protect the breed.
VB: Do you have a specific feeding program? Explain what you feed and why?
WR: Varies by age and individuals. Equine Junior and strategy for weanlings. T&A mix. Easy keepers Timothy hay and Purina weight control.
VB: How do you feel about crossbreeding?
WR: Should never be allowed.
VB: If you have stallions do you stand them to the public ? If not please explain why.
WR: Not usually. If contacted will evaluate the mare before we allow to be bred.
VB: Is there anything that has happened that is special or funny with your vanners that you can share
WR: The whole experience has been special.
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Vanner Banner Editor Pam Litz
Gypsy Vanner Horse Society
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From left to right: "Gypsy Spirit", "Gypsy Fire", and "Gypsy Dancer"
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